How do I use this MCP with Claude?

You connect to the MCP through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, you can simply ask Claude to calculate fuel or tolls using the capabilities provided.

Can I calculate fuel costs for different vehicles?

Yes. You just need to provide the specific MPG for the vehicle you are using in your prompt.

Does this track my expenses automatically?

No. You must provide the details for tolls, parking, or fuel to your agent so it can perform the calculations.

What kind of clients work with this MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.

Can I get a total for my whole trip?

Yes. Use the summarize_trip_expenses capability to get a complete breakdown of fuel, tolls, and parking.

How do I calculate my total fuel cost?

You can use the calculate_fuel_cost capability by providing the total distance, your vehicle's fuel efficiency, and the current fuel price.

Can I get a full summary of my trip?

Yes, once you have your individual costs, use summarize_trip_expenses to generate a complete financial overview including a breakdown of fuel, tolls, and parking.

How are parking costs calculated?

The calculate_parking_expenses capability calculates costs by multiplying the hourly rate of each stop by the duration spent parked.

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Connect Road Trip Cost Calculator to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get a full breakdown of your travel expenses in seconds.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Road Trip Cost capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Road Trip Cost.

Capability set01 / 01

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Road Trip Cost.

01
Calculate fuel cost
This capability calculates how much you'll spend on gas. It uses your trip distance and vehicle fuel efficiency to find the total.
02
Calculate parking expenses
This capability tracks what you pay to park. Use it to log costs at different stops along your route.
03
Calculate toll fees
This capability sums up your road charges. It helps you keep track of every toll encountered during the drive.
04
Summarize trip expenses
This capability provides a final financial breakdown. It aggregates all your fuel, toll, and parking costs into one total.

One connector, every AI

Road Trip Cost works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Road Trip Cost to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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1099ms average. Fast in production.

Road Trip Cost is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1267ms

Sep 24Today

Fastest day: 1034ms
Slowest day: 1267ms
14-day trend: Improving-6%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Road Trip Cost, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Road Trip Cost. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Road Trip Cost Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GCEGpTuPeG1OmFxziDc7ankWGHjpxuM8HhIOnLaA/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Road Trip Cost capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "road-trip-cost-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GCEGpTuPeG1OmFxziDc7ankWGHjpxuM8HhIOnLaA/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to Road Trip Cost

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Who it's for

Built for the work Road Trip Cost owners hand off.

This is for anyone planning a long-distance drive who wants to keep their budget under control.

01
Road Trippers
People planning vacations who want to know their total driving costs upfront.
02
Logistics Coordinators
Professionals who need to quickly estimate travel expenses for routes.
03
Budget Travelers
Users who need to track every dollar spent on tolls and parking during a trip.

FAQ

Questions Road Trip Cost owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with Claude?
You connect to the MCP through the Vinkius platform. Once connected, you can simply ask Claude to calculate fuel or tolls using the capabilities provided.
02
Can I calculate fuel costs for different vehicles?
Yes. You just need to provide the specific MPG for the vehicle you are using in your prompt.
03
Does this track my expenses automatically?
No. You must provide the details for tolls, parking, or fuel to your agent so it can perform the calculations.
04
What kind of clients work with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code.
05
Can I get a total for my whole trip?
Yes. Use the summarize_trip_expenses capability to get a complete breakdown of fuel, tolls, and parking.
06
How do I calculate my total fuel cost?
You can use the calculate_fuel_cost capability by providing the total distance, your vehicle's fuel efficiency, and the current fuel price.
07
Can I get a full summary of my trip?
Yes, once you have your individual costs, use summarize_trip_expenses to generate a complete financial overview including a breakdown of fuel, tolls, and parking.
08
How are parking costs calculated?
The calculate_parking_expenses capability calculates costs by multiplying the hourly rate of each stop by the duration spent parked.

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